Antrocaryon klaineanum
Antrocaryon klaineanum, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in West African traditional medicine, holds immense therapeutic potential. Belonging to the Sapotaceae family, this species is frequently utilized for treating various ailments, including skin infections and inflammatory conditions, offering valuable insights for pharmacological research and natural drug development.
- Scientific name: Antrocaryon klaineanum
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Anacardiaceae and the genus Antrocaryon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Antrocaryon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Antrocaryon klaineanum, is known by the common name 洞果漆 in Chinese (zh), 洞果漆 in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn), and 洞果漆 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 洞果漆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 洞果漆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 洞果漆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the African continent. Within West Tropical Africa, it can be found in Nigeria. Its presence extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the nation of Cameroon. Additionally, the species is located within the Central African Republic and the Congo. Finally, its geographical range in West-Central Tropical Africa includes the region of Cabinda.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Antrocaryon klaineanum, possesses various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The stem bark is often harvested for its bioactive compounds, while the root bark serves as another significant source of traditional therapeutic agents. Additionally, the entire root is frequently employed in various preparations to harness the plant's natural healing potential.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Antrocaryon klaineanum has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Antibacterial, Antiparasitic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Antrocaryon klaineanum has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, back pain, female sterility, hemorrhoid, liver diseases.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| back pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| female sterility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemorrhoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |